Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Garage Door Installation & Repair in Gainesville
Founded in 1969 by Don Lester at the request of Gainesville builders, Lester's Garage Doors has served Alachua County for over 55 years as a family-owned business. We specialize in automatic overhead garage doors and opener systems, combining decades of hands-on experience with industry-leading certifications. Our team holds a Building Contractor's License (#CBC1251673), maintains PCI compliance for secure transactions, and completes rigorous background checks and drug testing for all employees.With over 150 years of combined technical expertise, we offer hurricane-resistant solutions that meet Florida's strict wind load requirements while prioritizing customer education and transparent pricing. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 2016-2017 Gainesville Sun 'Best of the Best' awards and our status as a Gold Genie Pro Dealer, ensuring lasting installations that outperform competitors' products by 2-3 times.
Services
Garage Door Installation
Garage Door Repair
Garage Door Maintenance
Garage Door Openers
Emergency Services
Hurricane-Resistant Doors
Smart Openers
Annual Maintenance Program
Programming Services
Accessories Installation
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of specialized garage door expertise since 1969
- Our technicians have 150+ combined years of industry experience
- We maintain Florida's required Building Contractor's License #CBC1251673
- Our products last 2-3 times longer than standard garage doors
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees or upselling
Associations and certifications
- PCI Compliant
- Gold Genie Pro Dealer
What people say
Excellent service
Prompt and courteous
Highly recommended
Fair pricing
Professional technicians
Services
Garage Door Installation
We install premium garage doors engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds exceeding 130 mph. Our Florida-approved Regal, Vantage, and Village Collection models feature insulated options, customizable sizes (8' to 18' wide), and decorative window treatments. Every installation includes professional permitting and final inspections required by Florida building codes.
Garage Door Repair
Our certified technicians handle all emergency and routine repairs including spring replacements, track adjustments, and opener diagnostics. We service all brands with same-day availability for urgent issues. Our team carries complete inventory of Genie opener components and standard replacement parts for immediate fixes.
Smart Garage Openers
We install Genie's latest smart openers with Aladdin Connect technology for smartphone control. Our models feature battery backup systems, quiet DC motors, and safety sensors meeting post-1993 federal requirements. We handle complete opener replacements including programming multiple remotes and keypads.
Hurricane-Resistant Doors
Our wind-load certified doors exceed Florida's 2002 building code requirements, with tested performance up to 180 mph. We offer insulated options with steel backing and decorative carriage house designs that maintain structural integrity while enhancing home aesthetics and energy efficiency.
Annual Maintenance Program
Our comprehensive maintenance plans include bi-annual inspections, lubrication of moving parts, safety sensor calibration, and hardware adjustments. This proactive service extends door lifespan by preventing wear-related failures and ensures optimal performance during hurricane season.
People
Eddie Hoeft
Owner
Eddie Hoeft, a University of Florida graduate, has led Lester's Garage Doors since 1982. With over 40 years of industry experience, he maintains the company's founding principles of integrity and technical excellence while implementing modern hurricane-resistant solutions.
Janet Hoeft
Owner
Janet Hoeft co-owns Lester's Garage Doors with Eddie, overseeing operations since 1982. As part of the Lester family legacy, she ensures the business maintains its community-focused values and technical standards across three generations.
Questions
Do you service areas outside Gainesville?
We serve all of Alachua County and surrounding North Central Florida areas including Alachua, High Springs, and Newberry.
Can you repair older garage door models?
Yes, our technicians service all brands and models, including systems installed before 2002 with appropriate retrofitting options.
What hurricane protection options do you offer?
We install Florida-approved wind-load tested doors (Regal, Vantage, Village Collections) that withstand winds exceeding 130 mph.
Do you provide same-day emergency service?
Yes, we offer same-day emergency repairs for urgent garage door issues during regular business hours.
Are your installers licensed professionals?
All technicians hold Florida Building Contractor licenses and complete annual safety certification programs.
What warranty options are available?
We provide in-house warranties on all products and labor, with extended coverage options for openers and new installations.
Reviews (6)
Bobby Barber
Mar 21, 2022
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My first time using Lester's Garage Door. I was very impressed with the prompt reply from my initial inquiry. After setting up an appointment time I received a phone call from Bobby letting me know he was on the way. I live out of the Gainesville area and the out of town charges were explained to me in advance. Bobby arrived, he was very courteous from the start, and worked quickly and efficiently in the time he was here. Will definitely use this company again!
Donna Dyer
Feb 25, 2022
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Have used Lester's for several years. They have installed a new opener and provided annual maintenance. Timely, friendly, knowledgeable. Very pleased; recommend highly.
Ms. Sun
Feb 19, 2022
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My garage door spring broke. I called Lester's on Monday afternoon and Mark scheduled Wednesday afternoon. Bobby texted me on Wednesday morning to confirm his coming in the afternoon. He also texted me 15 minutes before he came to my house. He is very professional and skillful. It took him only 15-20 minutes to replace a new spring. I am so happy that I called Lester's. Thank you Bobby!
Craig Carty
Jan 14, 2022
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Sadly they were much more interested in selling me a new door than replacing the spring that broke. I was quickly handed a brochure for a $3400 new door. I was also given some double talk about getting approval from the office to do the repair because of some tiny crack that had been there for over 15 years. I was then told the office denied doing the repair work. When I later called the office there was NO record of such a request or call and the owner acted confused.
They were all very nice and all that, but the whole thing was a very bad experience. I was also told something about a permit, however, there is no permit needed to replace a spring. I guess if you are looking for a sales call vs. a repair job and want to waste your time, then make the call. I was able to find another company to do the repair, for a lower cost. I don't like giving a bad review but felt this was needed.
They were all very nice and all that, but the whole thing was a very bad experience. I was also told something about a permit, however, there is no permit needed to replace a spring. I guess if you are looking for a sales call vs. a repair job and want to waste your time, then make the call. I was able to find another company to do the repair, for a lower cost. I don't like giving a bad review but felt this was needed.
Clayton Salome
Jan 11, 2022
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Everyone from Mark, the Service Manager to Bobby our technician were amazing. Easy to schedule a service call. Bobby texted me the day of to let me know roughly the time he would arrive to my property and he actually was able to arrive early. I explained what I was hearing and seeing and he advised me on what it could be. He replaced to weather strips on both garage doors and advised me about the springs. This is a great company, professional, polite and everything in between. I will definitely call them whenever I need work on my garage doors.
Chris
Dec 22, 2021
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Bobby came by to look at my old garage door. He thought it would have to be replaced because it looked like it was in rough shape. He got it back into working condition and then did some additional adjustments on it and now it works better than ever. Great service. Highly recommend this team.
